Claiming that the Centre was providing only around 30 per cent tax devolution to Telangana and not 42 per cent as is being claimed, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy dared Union Coal & Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy to an open debate on the state’s contribution to the Central exchequer and funds allocated to Telangana since its formation.
The CM was interacting with reporters at the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) office on the Assembly premises on Monday.
Targeting both Kishan, who is also the state BJP president, and BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao, the Union minister accused the duo of hindering the development of Telangana.
The CM also found fault with BJP and BRS for not attending an all-party meeting convened by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka with the objective of apprising them of pending issues with the Centre.
Alleging that BJP MPs K Laxman and Eatala Rajender were obstructing land acquisition for the Regional Ring Road project, he said that the saffron party leaders have been trying to create hurdles in taking up projects.
He offered to felicitate Kishan if he succeeds in getting central funds for the Musi Rejuvenation Project. He sought to know why the Centre was not inclined to allocate funds for the Musi project, especially since it provided funds for Sabarmati, Yamuna and Ganga rejuvenation.
The CM slammed Kishan for not attending a review meeting held by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who holds three key portfolios, in Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency despite being in the same area on the same day.
He alleged that Kishan was not cooperating with the state government as it would adversely affect the interests of former CM K Chandrasekhar Rao.
